One report claims deal is imminent, despite mediators saying no progress made in Cairo talks; PM said hoping to receive pardon in criminal graft trial as part of agreement. US President Donald Trump is reportedly pushing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to conclude the 20-month-old war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip following the success of the 12-day war against Iran, several Hebrew media outlets reported Thursday, amid calls in Israel for the same.
The Kan public broadcaster reported that Trump’s demand to cancel Netanyahu’s criminal trial was also
linked to this effort. The report said that an unnamed senior Israeli official close to Netanyahu had said Trump’s Truth Social post demanding that Netanyahu no longer be forced to stand trial on multiple criminal charges “wasn’t sent out for no reason.”
“It is part of a larger move that is meant to bring an end to the war in Gaza, the release of all the hostages, an end to Netanyahu’s trial, and a serious regional move,” said the official. According to the source, Trump published the statement “to prepare public opinion in Israel for a pardon process for Netanyahu.” (Read More)
